About Ashby

Zip code: 56309

Population: 472

Phone: 218-747-2876;

Web site: www.ashbyminnesota.org

Mayor: Tom Grover, 218-747-2292

Council members: Warren Nelson: 218-747-2624; Peter Hoff: 218-747-2729; Lynn Jensen: 218-747-2000; Kristyn Fick: 218-747-2909

Clerk/Treasurer: Val Martin, 218-747-2876

Utility companies in area: Otter Tail Power, Otter Tail Telcom

Cultural and recreational facilities in area: Three parks are located in the city

Festivals: Ashby Appreciation Days, third weekend in July

Churches: Peace Lutheran; Ashby First Presbyterian

Health facilities: Pelican Lake Nursing Home

Emergency services: volunteer ambulance and fire department; full-time police department

Largest employers: Johnson-Nelson Masonry; Ashby Public School; Pelican Lake Healthcare Center

Quick fact:Ashby holds a golf tournament on the ice each year in February.